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Makruk: Thai Chess

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  • Version : 3.9.5
  • Size : 49.4 MB
  • Update : Feb 25,2025
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Thai Chess: A Digital Adaptation of a Classic

Thai Chess, played on an 8x8 board, shares similarities with classical chess but features key distinctions. The initial setup largely mirrors classical chess, except for two crucial differences: the white queen begins on e1 and the white king on d1 (each king is to the left of its queen from the player's perspective); and pawns are positioned on the third rank (white) and sixth rank (black).

The movement of the king, rook, and pawn largely remains consistent with classical chess rules. The king moves one square in any direction (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally); the rook moves any number of unoccupied squares horizontally or vertically; and the pawn advances one square forward and captures diagonally forward. The game offers various modes: single-player against AI, local two-player, and online multiplayer.

Piece Movement Details:

  • King: Moves as in European chess. Castling is not permitted.
  • Queen: Moves only one square diagonally.
  • Rook: Moves any number of unoccupied squares horizontally or vertically.
  • Bishop: Moves one square diagonally in any direction or one square forward vertically.
  • Knight: Moves in an "L" shape (two squares in one direction, then one square perpendicularly), as in European chess.
  • Pawn: Moves one square forward vertically and captures one square diagonally forward, similar to European chess. Pawns promote to a queen upon reaching the sixth rank.

Winning the Game:

Checkmating the opponent's king secures victory, as in classical chess. A stalemate results in a draw.

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